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“One of the persistent ironies of reform is the impossibility of predicting the full consequences of change.” quote by Diane Ravitch
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“One of the persistent ironies of reform is the impossibility of predicting the full consequences of change.”

Diane Ravitch

About This Quote

Source Book: The Death of Expertise, 2018

Reforms often produce unpredictable outcomes, making full impact assessment impossible.

In simple terms: Change is hard to predict fully.

Key Takeaway

Plan for flexibility and review.

Themes

policy uncertainty learning

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

  • education reform
  • healthcare legislation
  • environmental policy
  • organizational change

Key Concepts

systems theory policy analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we monitor unintended consequences?
  • What safeguards help adapt reforms?
A Different Perspective

Unexpected side effects can undermine goals.

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